This Week in Caregiving: May 13-19 for Friday, 19 May 2017 - National Alliance for Caregiving in Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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This Week in Caregiving
from the National Alliance for Caregiving
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Here are the highlights from this week's news in family caregiving:
Real Simple | May 15, 2017
"Many families can't afford professional in-home care, researchers from Stanford University wrote last week in JAMA Neurology, leaving unpaid relatives as the best or only option. Historically, these jobs have fallen to women. This trend has continued even as women now make up nearly half of the workforce. Today, 83 percent of dementia patients in the United States are cared for by family members, and two-thirds of those family members are female."
Military Times | May 12, 2017
"Last month, VA Secretary David Shulkin announced the program review - and a halt to any new dismissals from the program - after an NPR report that dozens of regional medical centers were cutting back on the number of families receiving caregiver benefits, possibly against VA rules. VA has made a variety of support services available to caregivers of veterans in recent years, but the most significant change is a monthly stipend awarded to some severely disabled veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. "
Forbes | May 17, 2017
"In 2012, Ti Randall of New York City, who has Alzheimer's disease, had run out of savings. His Social Security and a veteran's pension helped cover his basic living expenses. But it took Medicaid to provide Randall with other services he needed in order to remain at home. Proposed cuts to Medicaid under the American Health Care Act passed by the House recently could change life for Randall and many others. Medicaid is not only an insurance program for low-income people. It's a lifeline for older adults like Randall who need supportive services to stay at home."
Next Avenue | May 16, 2017
"Proposed cuts to Medicaid under the American Health Care Act passed by the House recently could change life for many. Medicaid is not only an insurance program for low-income people. It's a lifeline for older adults who need supportive services to stay at home. At-home services are a lifeline for Medicaid as well, which would otherwise be paying for more expensive care in an institutional setting."
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Cool Link of the Week:
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Caregiving Events
June 2, 2017 | Chicago, IL
Caregiving and the Workplace Summit will take a closer look at the impact of caring for a family member (parent, spouse and other family members) on the workplace and vice versa. Thesummit will happen on June 2 at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins and will begin with a light continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m. See more information on the summit here.
Save the Date! Falls Prevention Webinar Series: Part 2
June 27, 2017 | 3 PM ET
This webinar is the second of a three-part series on falls prevention hosted by the National Alliance for Caregiving and NCOA. Registration details forthcoming.
Coming Soon! Rosalynn Carter Institute's 30th Anniversary Summit
For 30 years, the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving has supported family, professional, and volunteer caregivers through efforts of advocacy, education, research, and service. To celebrate this milestone, RCI will be offering caregivers and the professionals who support them opportunities for networking, skill-building, recognition, and fun! Join us for this historic celebration of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter's vision! Details and registration coming soon.
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